Boyd Mori (Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) will be using next-generation DNA sequencing to reduce reliance on insecticides by maintaining beneficial insect populations.
Tag: insects
Researcher aims to find out which insects are best at eating pests
Entomologist Boyd Mori (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) says an innovative approach using DNA testing could help crop growers reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and conserve beneficial bugs.
New and notable Prairie crop pest insects
Agricultural entomologist Boyd Mori (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) comments on the emergence of insecticide-resistant alfalfa weevils in Alberta, and on current research involving the U of A to assess the effectiveness of natural parasites and pheromones in controlling crop pests.